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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 15 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 117: General Chemistry for Majors I (SCIT OR SQ) AND CHM 111: General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors I (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)	4-3	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15-14

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Students placing into lower level math can still graduate in 4 years -- see an academic advisor for planning.
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CHM 117 and CHM 111 are introductory courses created specifically for students in the Biochemistry or Chemistry majors. Students are strongly encouraged to select these course options.

Term 2 15 - 29 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 118: General Chemistry for Majors II (SCIT OR SQ) AND CHM 112: General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors II (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)	4	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: * Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.	4	C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	14

ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned.
Connect with a career advisor by registering for a Handshake account.
CHM 118 and CHM 112 are introductory courses created specifically for students in the Biochemistry or Chemistry majors. Students are strongly encouraged to select these course options.

Term 3 29 - 44 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I	3	C
CHM 237: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	1	C
PHY 111: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ)	3	C
PHY 113: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)	1	C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: * Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.	4	C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)	3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Discuss study abroad opportunities with a School of Molecular Sciences advisor or an International Coordinator.

Term 4 44 - 59 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 112: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ)	3	C
CHM 234: General Organic Chemistry II	3	C
CHM 238: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	1	C
PHY 114: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)	1	C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: * Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.	4	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 5 59 - 74 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 325: Analytical Chemistry	3	C
CHM 326: Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory	1	C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: * Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.	4	C
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	7
Term hours subtotal:	15

CHM 326 is only offered in the Fall semester.
CHM 325 and CHM 326 may be taken in Term 7.
This is an ideal semester to study abroad.

Term 6 74 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 341: Elementary Physical Chemistry	3	C
CHM 343: Elementary Physical Chemistry Laboratory	1	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Complete 3 courses: Upper Division Elective	9
Term hours subtotal:	16

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Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 453: Inorganic Chemistry	3	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Upper Division Elective OR CHM 484: Internship	3
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Students should take BCH 361/367 as their major electives to ensure competitiveness in pre-health programs where required and/or science industry related careers.

Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM OR BCH Upper Division Elective	3	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

Upper Division CHM or BCH Elective must be completed at the Tempe campus and cannot be met with BCH 341, BCH 371, BCH 372, BCH 373 or CHM 480.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes:

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2024 - 2025 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

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Chemistry, BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 15 Credit Hours

CHM 117: General Chemistry for Majors I (SCIT OR SQ) AND CHM 111: General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors I (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 4-3

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Students placing into lower level math can still graduate in 4 years -- see an academic advisor for planning.
Select your Career Interest Areas and play me3@ASU.
CHM 117 and CHM 111 are introductory courses created specifically for students in the Biochemistry or Chemistry majors. Students are strongly encouraged to select these course options.

Term 2

15 - 29 Credit Hours

CHM 118: General Chemistry for Majors II (SCIT OR SQ) AND CHM 112: General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors II (SCIT OR SQ) OR CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Notes:

ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned.
Connect with a career advisor by registering for a Handshake account.
CHM 118 and CHM 112 are introductory courses created specifically for students in the Biochemistry or Chemistry majors. Students are strongly encouraged to select these course options.

Term 3

29 - 44 Credit Hours

CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 237: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 111: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 113: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)

Hours: 3

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Notes:

Discuss study abroad opportunities with a School of Molecular Sciences advisor or an International Coordinator.

Term 4

44 - 59 Credit Hours

PHY 112: General Physics (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 234: General Organic Chemistry II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 238: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 114: General Physics Laboratory (SCIT OR SQ)

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Notes:

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Term 5

59 - 74 Credit Hours

CHM 325: Analytical Chemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 326: Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 7

Notes:

CHM 326 is only offered in the Fall semester.
CHM 325 and CHM 326 may be taken in Term 7.
This is an ideal semester to study abroad.

Term 6

74 - 90 Credit Hours

CHM 341: Elementary Physical Chemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHM 343: Elementary Physical Chemistry Laboratory

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Complete 3 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 9

Notes:

Explore internship opportunities.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

CHM 453: Inorganic Chemistry

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective OR CHM 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

Apply for full-time career opportunities.

Students should take BCH 361/367 as their major electives to ensure competitiveness in pre-health programs where required and/or science industry related careers.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

CHM OR BCH Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

Upper Division CHM or BCH Elective must be completed at the Tempe campus and cannot be met with BCH 341, BCH 371, BCH 372, BCH 373 or CHM 480.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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